The Weekender Bundle

Go big or go home! The Weekender Bundle is your all-access pass to experience Charleston Wine + Food like a true insider. Designed for the ultimate festival enthusiast, this ticket package lets you conquer the weekend like a pro.

Enjoy an elevated Culinary Village experience plus General Admission access to five of our marquee events — all at a special discounted rate:
✨ Bubbles + Sweets
✨ Street Eats: The Charleston Edition
✨ Toasted
✨ Culinary Village VIP: Sunday
✨ The Finale

That’s $1,016.35 in all-in ticket value for just $801.70 — a perfect blend of value, variety, and VIP perks. Grab your friends, mark your calendar, and get your appetite (and dancing shoes) ready. The Weekender Bundle is your ticket to the best of the fest.

Culinary Village: VIP 

Step into the heart of Charleston’s culinary scene at Culinary Village, the festival’s largest and most immersive tasting experience. Held at The Citadel’s Johnson Hagood Stadium, this multi-hour celebration invites you to sip, savor, and explore Charleston’s vibrant food and beverage community in a way that’s fun, flavorful, and unforgettable. 

From the rotating chef stations and interactive demos to the swanky VIP Lounge with exclusive tastings, this experience offers the best way to taste Charleston’s culinary neighborhoods, connect with chefs, and enjoy the festival in style. Whether you’re a foodie, a beverage enthusiast, or just looking for a fun afternoon of bites, sips, and music, VIP delivers a front-row seat to the flavors and creativity that make Charleston a world-class food destination.

What Your VIP Ticket Includes

As a VIP guest, you’ll enjoy all the perks of General Admission, plus elevated experiences and exclusive access:

• Neighborhood-Themed Tasting Stations: Wander through immersive “neighborhoods” like Corkyard, Tippling Town, and Grillin’ + Chillin’ each offering a rotating lineup of chefs and dishes that showcase Charleston’s diverse culinary landscape. These stations flip once per day, ensuring you experience multiple chefs and flavors.
  
• Unlimited Bites + Sips: Indulge in a feast of flavors with samplings from top local chefs, caterers, and beverage artisans. Enjoy a smorgasbord of wine, beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic offerings, all included with your ticket.
  
• Interactive Chef Demos: Engage with chefs as they demonstrate cooking techniques and share the stories behind their dishes. Learn how to recreate Lowcountry classics and innovative creations at home.
  
• Live Music + Silent Disco: Groove to live performances by regional and local acts on the music stage. Don’t miss the fan-favorite silent disco, where you can dance the afternoon away with fellow festival-goers.
  
• Sponsor Activations + Experiences: Fun, hands-on activations brought to life by festival sponsors add another layer of excitement to the day, from unique tastings to interactive experiences you won’t want to miss.
  
• Instagrammable Moments: Capture the essence of the festival with plenty of photo-worthy spots throughout the venue, perfect for sharing your experience with friends and followers.
  
• Retail Therapy: Explore a curated selection of regional artisans and official CHSWF merchandise, offering unique finds to take home as souvenirs.

VIP Lounge – Your Elevated Experience

Take your Culinary Village visit to the next level with the VIP Lounge, an exclusive, swanky retreat overlooking the field:

• One-Hour Early Access – Get a head start on tastings and explore neighborhoods before the crowds.
  
• Dedicated Entrance – Skip the lines and enter the fun with ease.
  
• VIP Lounge Access – Enjoy a climate-controlled space with lounge seating, tables, and two full bars serving bespoke cocktails, curated wines, and local beers. Daily chef pop-ups from both local and visiting talent provide exclusive bites you won’t find anywhere else. It’s the perfect front-row seat to the culinary action.
  
• Dedicated Restrooms – Premium facilities for comfort and convenience throughout the event.

This pass also includes your general admission ticket to Bubbles + Sweets, Street Eats: The Charleston Edition, Toasted, Culinary Village VIP: Sunday, and The Finale.